Communities In Schools of the Blue Mountain Region Receives Wildhorse Foundation Grant for a Second Year
Communities In Schools of the Blue Mountain Region (CISBM) is thrilled to announce that it has once again received a generous $15,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation. This continued support […]
A New Incentive: How Green Park Elementary’s School Store is Sparking Student Motivation
At Green Park Elementary in Walla Walla, Kristi Richard, Student and Community Advocate, has transformed a traditional rewards system into an exciting, inclusive experience that students look forward to each […]
Empowering Future Leaders: Green Park Elementary Launches 5th Grade Leadership Team
At Green Park Elementary in Walla Walla, student voice and leadership are being elevated in new and exciting ways—thanks to a partnership between Assistant Principal Ms. Ford and Kristi Richard, […]
Wildhorse Foundation Awards $19,000 Grant to Combat Food Insecurity in Local Schools
Walla Walla, WA — September 5, 2024 — Communities In Schools of the Blue Mountain Region (CISBM) is thrilled to announce the receipt of a $19,000 grant from The Wildhorse […]
Communities In Schools of Blue Mountain Announces New Executive Director: Katie DePonty
Walla Walla, WA – August 27, 2024 – Communities In Schools of the Blue Mountain Region (CISBM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie DePonty as its new Executive […]
Communities in Schools of the Blue Mountain Region Prepares for New School Year, Expanding Reach and Supports for Two New School Sites and a Truancy Specialist
Walla Walla, WA — Communities In Schools of the Blue Mountain Region (CISBM) is proud to announce its participation in the second cohort of grantees under the Communities In Schools® […]
CISBM is a Blue Zone Certified Organization
We’re thrilled to announce that Communities in Schools of the Blue Mountain Region is now officially a Blue Zones Project – Walla Walla Valley Certified Organization! This achievement reflects our […]
Volunteer to Prevent Chronic Absenteeism
We need caring and compassionate members of the community invested in building a thriving Walla Walla today, and for years to come. We are excited and hopeful to engage you […]
Paying Special Attention
A fourth grader whose whole school experience was disengaged from school activities and instruction and labeled as one who would not sit still, and was generally considered to be a […]
From Lonely to Mentored
After meeting a mentor through CIS, one 4th grade student feels like their life changed in a big way.